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It’s Easy—Just Fill in the Bullets

Primary ballots will be using ranked choice voting; here’s what that means.

How To Vote: Ranked Choice Voting

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They Were on a 'Break-Up'

Film Review

They Were on a 'Break-Up'

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Because I’m Sorry

Film Review

Because I’m Sorry

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Sterling Middle School Has New Principal and New Lo

Michael Williams took over as principal of the Sterling Middle School Friday.

Sterling Middle School Has New Principal and New Lo

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Getting To Know

Susan F. Fremit, 2008 Lady Fairfax for the Mount Vernon District.

Getting To Know

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Best of the Best Honored

Partnership, city celebrates education and educators.

Best of the Best Honored

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Going for the Gold

Ashley Wagner gears up for national competition.

Going for the Gold

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Lee to Present Two Odd 'Couple's

Lee to Present Two Odd 'Couple's

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Boundary Meetings Set for New School

Students may be drawn from Fairfax Villa Elementary area.

Boundary Meetings Set for New School

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The Small Town of Fairfax County

He knew that I would be self-conscious about my puffy elephant face so he told me to come in during his lunchtime. When I saw him he had already spoken to Dr. Johnson and Dr. Zadeh. He said that he would put my braces back on if I needed them without charge. Did I mention that I had just gotten my braces off on Friday, the day before this happened? As I look back now, I realize that I probably wouldn’t have a full set of teeth if it weren’t for these doctors. Fairfax County may not be considered a small town by others’ standards, but because of the caring network that took care of me, it feels like a small town to me.

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Provocative Lyrics, Rock Score

McLean Community Players present award-winning musical “next to normal

Where and When McLean Community Players present "next to normal" at the Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean. Performances: Feb. 1-16, 2013, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $18-$20. Call 703-790-0123 or visit www.mcleanplayers.org. Note: Mature themes and language, most suitable for ages 15 and up.

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Dressed To Impress

High fashion requires more than good looks. High fashion requires a complete approach that combines education and real world experience. For those who study at the West Potomac Academy of Fashion Design, the ins and outs of the industry are taught through coursework that emphasizes creativity grounded in practicality.

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A Searching Play

The Theater at Mason presents ‘The Life of Galileo.’

Under its new banner, Theater at Mason is presenting "The Life of Galileo" by Bertolt Brecht.

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Getting to Know ... Leigh Donlan

Getting to Know ... Leigh Donlan

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Vienna Town Council Reluctantly Approves Chesapeake Bay Amendments

Council members argue amendments would adversely affect adjoining property owners.

Vienna Town Council Reluctantly Approves Chesapeake Bay Amendments

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McLean Community Players to Present 'Barefoot in the Park'

Sweet innocence is arriving as “Barefoot in the Park” makes a rare appearance, courtesy of the McLean Community Players (MCP). Written by Neil Simon, one of America’s premiere comic writers, the play centers on an unlikely newlywed couple moving into a tiny fifth-floor walk-up apartment in New York City.

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Reston’s Lake Fairfax Park Opens For Fall Fishing

Reston park prepares for skateboard event.

Although the carousel is closed and construction is underway on the outdoor water pool the Water Mine, Reston’s Lake Fairfax Park still offers a number of attractions. If you love to fish for trout, you can still join in the fun of the 2014 Trout Program at Lake Fairfax Park.

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Summer Crew Registration To Be Held June 23

Interested in learning how to row this summer? Then come down to the Dee Campbell Boathouse this Saturday, June 23 and sign up for the Alexandria Crew Boosters 2012 summer crew program. Sign-up will be held from 8-10 a.m. at the Boathouse, which is located at 1 Madison Street in Old Town.

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A New Way for Seskey To Serve the City

Six months ago, Joseph Seskey was an Alexandria police sergeant overseeing logistics for special events. Today he’s traded in his police badge for a new one, as deputy director of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and the city’s chief animal control officer